Good personal hygiene is one of the best ways to protect from infectious diseases among underfive children. On account of National Cleanliness day, the NSS & EVS unit of our college has organized an awareness programme on personal hygiene to underfive children and their mothers at Anganwadi Centre, Keezhakasakudimedu, Karaikal on 31.01.2023. Mrs. Senthamil Selvi, Anganwadi worker welcomed the mothers and their children. Mrs. P. Santhi, Professor explained about nutritional diet for under five children and the significance of hygienic way of food preparation and serving. Mrs. E. Kalaivani, Associate Professor discussed about the ill effects of poor personal hygiene and its prevention. Volunteers from B.Sc. (N) III year students (35 Nos.) have actively participated in the programme and explained the importance and the ways to keep personal hygiene including bathing, brushing technique and hand washing techniques using charts and models. Hand washing technique was demonstrated through dance. Totally 35 mothers and 35 underfive children benefited by the programme.
